December 3rd, 2012
By Stefanie Kremer |
Arts |
Posted In: Theater
Pro-Gay Marriage Play Tonight at Ensemble Theatre
CPT to perform '8' in conjunction with expected Supreme Court Decision on Prop 8
Paralleling today's likely U.S.
Supreme Court decision on California's Proposition 8, Clifton Performance Theatre is
hosting a one-night performance of 8 at Ensemble Theatre tonight at 8 p.m.
8 is the real-life story about two loving same-sex couples
living in California who want to get married but can't because in 2008 Proposition 8
took away the right for LGBT couples to marry in California.
Just like these couples, gay-rights
activists have been fighting for same-sex marriages across America for more than a
decade.
Some progress has been made as gay marriage is now legal in nine states
and the District of Columbia, but many California residents feel left
out and are eager to resume same-sex marriage in their state.
After being engrossed with all the drama of the courtroom and seeing
how the case affects the plaintiffs in 8, tune back into
reality as the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to announce a decision about
Proposition 8 today.
